Description
The Standard Z-Cap series from Jantzen Audio offers a reliable, cost-effective solution for speaker crossover applications where performance matters but ultra-premium components aren’t necessary.
Key Features:
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Capacitance Range: 1.00 µF to 100.00 µF
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Tolerance: ±5%
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Voltage Rating: 400 VDC
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Dielectric: Metallized polypropylene foil
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Construction: Axial leads, durable casing
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Sound Character: Neutral and balanced, with low ESR for good signal integrity
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Applications: Mid-range speaker crossovers, budget and DIY hi-fi systems
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Performance: Clear and clean without coloration, suitable for signal paths where cost and quality must be balanced
Why Choose It:
The Standard Z-Cap hits the sweet spot between price and performance. It’s a step up from basic electrolytics and film caps, delivering solid sound for mid-level systems without breaking the bank.
PRODUCT FEATURE
The Standard-Z Cap is our entry level audiophile capacitor.
It is a single foil standard type MKP capacitor that uses the highest possible quality aluminum based metalized PP foil.
It uses the same foil as our Superior- and Silver Z-caps, but in this application as a single foil capacitor.
The Superior – and Silver Z-caps are double foil (“Super MKP”) constructions where two capacitors are essentially wound into to one housing.
A capacitor that offers great sound and performance within its class.
Fast reacting, smooth and detailed in sound, compared to other single foil PP capacitors.
We do not fill our capacitors with any dielectric fluid, which eliminates all risks of evaporation or leakage that can shorten longevity and quality of the capacitor.
TECHNICAL DATA
Capacitor foil: Polypropylene foil metalized with Aluminium (Al)
Type: Non-polarized MKP (single foil lane)
Dielectric: Polypropylene film
Construction: Round tubular type axial leads
Winding: Bifilar extended metalized foil
Rated Voltage: 400 VDC / 250 VAC
Test Voltage: 150% rated voltage
Electrodes: Aluminum metallized vacuum deposited
Contacts: Non-inductive zinc thermally sprayed extended film
Coating: Blue plastic tape wrapped and sealed in black resin
Leads: Tin plated oxygen free copper
Capacitance Range: 400VDC from 1.0 μF to 100μF
Capacitance tolerance: ±5% (on nominal value)
Dielectric constant: Non-polar dielectric
Dissipation factor: Extremely low
Dielectric absorption factor: ＜0.5% @20℃
Dielectric thickness: PB=5μm
Equivalent series resistance: Extremely low
Self-inductance: < 15 nH
Insulation resistance: ＞100.000 MΩ@20℃
Temperature coefficient: -200℃x10-6/℃
Temperature Range: -55℃to +85℃
Metal layer thickness: PB=0.3μm
Metal layer conductivity: PB =1.2 Ω/cm2
JANTZEN AUDIO CAPACITOR LINEUP COMPARISON
| Feature / Series | Cross Cap | Standard Z-Cap | Superior Z-Cap | Silver Z-Cap | Alumen Z-Cap |
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| Type | Metallized polypropylene | Metallized polypropylene | Metallized polypropylene | Metallized polypropylene | Metallized polypropylene |
| Capacitance Range | 0.10 – 100.00 µF | 1.00 – 100.00 µF | 0.10 – 20.00 µF | 0.10 – 22.00 µF | 0.47 – 15.00 µF |
| Tolerance | ±5% | ±5% | ±2% | ±2% | ±2% |
| Voltage Rating (VDC) | 400 VDC | 400 VDC | 800 VDC | 800–1200 VDC | 800 VDC |
| Sound Profile | Basic, functional | Neutral, clean | Open, clear, dynamic | Ultra-transparent, precise | Warm, natural, musical |
| Use Case | Budget/DSP builds | Mid-level crossovers | High-end tweeter/mid use | Ultra high-end applications | Organic tone, vocals, mids |
| ESR / Losses | Moderate | Low | Very Low | Extremely low | Very low |
| Size | Compact | Compact | Larger | Large | Medium |
| Price | $ | $$ | $$$ | $$$$ | $$$ |
FINAL SUMMARY
| If You Want… | Choose: |
|---|---|
| Budget + solid quality | Cross Cap or Standard Z-Cap |
| Neutral & clean sound | Standard Z-Cap |
| High resolution + clarity | Superior Z-Cap |
| Maximum transparency + speed | Silver Z-Cap |
| Musical warmth + natural tone | Alumen Z-Cap |
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